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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Dec 2025 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the procurement of specialised textile bags used for couriering crypto in accordance with JSP 490. The procurement process, classified under the goods category with a CPV code for textile bags, followed a restricted method, focusing on the lowest price criteria. The contract was signed on 3rd December 2025 with SPECIALISED CANVAS SERVICES LIMITED operating from Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The contract value amounts to £35,000, ensuring active engagement and fulfilment as per the set terms.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in goods such as textile manufacturing, particularly those capable of producing secure transportation bags. As the procurement focused on the lowest price, businesses targeting competitive pricing without compromising quality could thrive in similar opportunities. Companies with experience catering to the security and defence sectors, or those with expertise in restrictive procurement procedures, are well-suited to compete in such tender processes, potentially enhancing their market reach within governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Title missing - see contract for details.

Notice Description

The Canvas bags are used for couriering crypto. It is used in accordance with JSP 490 to provide secure way off transporting physical crypto.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083416-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18936000 - Textile bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ellen Thompson, attn: Thompson Ellen
Contact Email
ellen.thompson144@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALISED CANVAS SERVICES

Further Information

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